Information processing device and information processing method using fingerprint identification

Abstract

An information processing device and an information processing method using fingerprint matching lighten the burden imposed the user in suspension / resumption of use of the device, and enable suspension / resumption to be performed smoothly when a plurality of users share the identical information processing device and when a plurality of users have respective individual information (to what extent of the electronic book the user reads to be progressed, etc) in connection with the information processing device. User is identified according to inputted fingerprint. When use of the device is suspended, individual information (for instance, work progressive information, work environmental information, work historical information) of the user regarding the information processing device is associated with the user to preserve, while when use of the device is resumed, identified individual information to the user preserved corresponding to the user is selected to be provided to the user.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to an information processing device using fingerprint matching. More to particularly, this invention relates to an information processing device and an information processing method in which suspension-resumption function is improved when a large number of people share the identical information processing device.DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART[0002]As one example in which a plurality of persons share the identical information device is an electronic picture book. The electronic picture book for the sake of amusements or education is that content of the picture book is converted into electronic data and stored in the storage medium for indicating by using information processing device and so forth so that when the user pushes button “progress” of the device, the content of the book is indicated on display screen as image successively as turning the pages thereof. Such the information device for electronic picture book is pro...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides an information processing device and method using fingerprint matching for smooth suspension and resumption of use of a device. The invention reduces the burden on users when they have to suspend or resume use of the device. The method involves identifying the user through their fingerprint, preserving their individual information associated with the device, and selecting the appropriate individual information for the user when they resume use of the device. The invention also allows for the automatic identification of users through minutiae matching, and provides management information for the device. Overall, the invention improves the user experience and facilitates the use of fingerprint identification in information processing.

Problems solved by technology

Such the burden becomes heavy for the user in that since the password is effective due to meaningless character string, the user should use such the meaningless character string as the password in order that the own individual information is not changed by another person.

Further, there is the problem that operation for inputting file name or specifying file name is not always easy for the user such as a little child, a minor, an advanced age, or a disabled person.

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